Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled BD Analyst with 5 to 9 years of experience in Business Analysis & Planning Business Scorecard Business Process and Business Operations. The ideal candidate will have a Responsible for Pre sales activities for a group andcluster of BD pursuits (Multiple accounts / regions / SBUs based on the size of BU) - includes proposal writing and related collaterals and ensuring that pricing/estimation is aligned to org / BU / regional / account guidelines as applicable.
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Responsibilities
Understand the problem statement (RFP/ RFI) and ensure identification of missing information jointly with the pursuit team and support the framing of appropriate queries to capture the missing information
Validate the service lines and information needed for completion of proposal response
Support the Bid Solutions team in creation of deal solutions and pricing
Own elements of pre-sales support function (Deal analytics prospect list BD assets etc.) Support compliance initiatves strict adherence to Bid Management process in line with laid down templates tools and approval matrices
Support the Bid Solution teams in conducting problem definition/ solution identification workshops for customers
Assist Bid Solution teams in detailing and articulation of solutions (response to RFPs/ RFIs/ unsolicited bids etc.) and ensure completeness of the same with regard to content and form
Own deal solutions response for smaller/ non-strategic deals
Assist Bid Solution teams in development of complex solutions for transformation deals working with broader ecosystem and effectively articulate the value proposition/differentiators in the deals Support identification of alternate solutions and propose multiple solutions to any problem statement
Collateral Management / Thought Leadership - Provide framework for creation of marketing collateral such as Fliers SoQs etc. and review for relevancy Assist in industry research market study to arrive at gaps to be plugged by Cognizant expertise
Knowledge Management Contribute in knowledge management activities by creating case studies of existing engagements reusable standardised collaterals etc. and ensure pre-sales artefacts are up to date Ensure compliance to KM processes
Stakeholder Management - Responsible for complete stakeholder management during entire pursuit cycle and maintain relationships with multiple entities within the ecosystem. Act as a bridge integrating the different stakeholders.
People Management / Team Building - Attend relevant training programmes and assist in preparing emerging trends in domain/technology Contribute to knowledge sharing sessions within and outside the BD group Provide mentoring and coaching support for team members
Certifications Required
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Certified Demand Planning and Forecasting Professional (CDPFP)